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Waterford Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 782 students in Waterford, MI, 8% of all K-12 students in Waterford, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
80% of private schools in Waterford, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Waterford Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School
Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
(1)
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Map of Airport Road Day Care Center
Airport Road Day Care Center
Gr: NS | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2840 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-6161
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Map of Lakecrest Baptist School
Lakecrest Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
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Map of My School
My School
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
3101 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-4738
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Map of Oakdale Academy
Oakdale Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Christian
3200 Beacham Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
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Waterford, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Waterford Adventist School
Waterford Adventist School
Gr: 4-6 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5725 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-6262
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Waterford, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-44.4% (-4 schools) 10-yr
782
Students
-7.6% (-64 students) 10-yr
$8,775
Avg. Tuition
+174.2% (+$5,575) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
-84.7% (-61.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-47.1% (-8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterford)
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
893 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWaterford, MI Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20159
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# Students
782 Students
146,191 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025156180179
2024156174172
2023142174174
2022126178185
2021126176180
2020110172171
2019116168175
2018116166172
2017121170180
2016121167178
2015121162167
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% Students of Color
11%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202511%19%34%
202411%19%34%
202354%19%33%
202214%20%33%
202114%20%32%
202013%20%32%
20197%19%31%
20187%18%31%
201772%20%32%
201672%21%32%
201572%20%32%
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0.56
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.560.520.65
20240.560.520.65
20230.680.530.65
20220.580.520.64
20210.580.520.64
20200.560.530.64
20190.460.500.63
20180.460.500.63
20170.350.470.61
20160.350.480.61
20150.350.470.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
202326%3%5%
20226%3%4%
20216%3%4%
20206%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20253%4%9%
20243%4%9%
20233%3%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
428 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
55%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202555%65%52%
202455%66%52%
202326%65%52%
202254%65%54%
202154%65%54%
202056%65%54%
201969%67%56%
201869%67%56%
201779%70%58%
201679%70%58%
201579%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
296 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
38%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202537%23%26%
202437%22%26%
202344%23%25%
202237%23%25%
202137%23%25%
202035%22%24%
201926%21%24%
201826%21%23%
201718%19%22%
201618%19%22%
201518%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
83 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20259:113:111:1
20249:113:111:1
20238:114:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:113:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,775
$10,168

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterford, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$8,775$10,340$15,012
2020$3,200$6,941$11,512
2019$3,200$7,136$11,293
2018$3,200$7,057$11,017
2017$3,200$6,868$10,708
2016$3,200$6,652$10,356
2015$3,200$6,591$9,939
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.73 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waterford, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Waterford, MI is Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Waterford?
5 private schools are located in Waterford.
How diverse are private schools in Waterford?
Waterford private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Waterford go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Waterford are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waterford?
80% of private schools in Waterford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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